“Maritime chokepoints must never become instruments of coercion. The world's food supply must never become collateral damage of conflict.” As conflicts in different regions are severely disrupting global trade and food systems — resulting in deeper hunger, weaker harvests and greater hardship, especially for the most vulnerable — #UnitedNations Secretary-General antonioguterres renews his urgent call for respect for international law, protection of civilian shipping, freedom of navigation, and an end to attacks on commercial vessels. “Even amid conflict, it is possible to reduce risks, protect civilians and safeguard the movement of essential goods.”